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Who Can Benefit from Orthodontic Services?
A beautiful smile is a sight to behold! But it’s hard to smile when you have crooked, gapped, or crowded teeth. At Las Cruces Dental Associates, PC, we offer orthodontic services to patients in Las Cruces, New Mexico, to help resolve alignment issues and transform your smile’s appearance.
What are orthodontic services?
Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that addresses the alignment of your teeth. It offers a means of correcting alignment problems to improve your smile’s function, health, and appearance. Today, there are numerous options for orthodontic treatments, including traditional braces, clear aligners, lingual braces, ceramic braces, and others. We’ll help determine the option that best suits your goals and needs.
What dental problems can orthodontics correct?
Through orthodontics, we can correct the following:
- Crooked teeth
- Overlapping teeth
- Malocclusions, such as overbites, underbites, and cross bites
- Gaps between teeth
- Relapsed teeth
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What are the benefits of orthodontics?
Straightening your teeth offers numerous benefits beyond the visible. Here are the benefits you can expect with orthodontic care in Las Cruces:
- Enhanced aesthetics: Orthodontics guides teeth into better alignment, which improves the appearance of your smile.
- Confidence boost: A well-aligned smile helps you feel like yourself in your personal and professional settings.
- Improved functionality: Correcting bite issues and misaligned teeth makes chewing and speaking easier and more comfortable.
- Better oral hygiene: Crowded or crooked teeth trap plaque. Straightening them makes daily cleaning simpler and more effective.
- Improved comfort: A balanced bite reduces uneven wear and strain on the jaw joints and facial muscles.
How do I care for my smile with braces?
Maintaining teeth can be a challenge when wearing braces, but we’ll guide you on how to do it. Brush with fluoride toothpaste at least twice daily to combat plaque buildup. You should floss at least once a day, but doing it twice won’t hurt. Avoid sugar-filled food and drinks to minimize bacterial buildup in your mouth. Also, refrain from eating chewy, sticky, and hard food that can damage or easily get stuck in the brackets. Lastly, stay up to date with your dental check-ups so we can monitor the condition of your teeth and gums.
How long do I need to wear braces?
Treatment times will vary as every smile is different with distinct orthodontic needs. On average, most treatments last 1-3 years. Our office will guide you on timelines during your consultation.
Is it painful to wear braces?
Not really, although they can be irritating if the wires poke your gums or cheeks. Otherwise, it’s a matter of getting adjusted to their use. The braces may feel uncomfortable at first, and your mouth may feel sore, as you’re not used to having pressure applied to your teeth. However, that pressure indicates that your braces are working as they should.
Can I play sports or a wind instrument with braces?
Absolutely! Braces won’t keep you from activities you love, such as sports or playing a saxophone, clarinet, or flute. You’ll need to practice more often to get accustomed to playing an instrument with braces. As for sports, we recommend wearing a mouthguard to protect your braces and mouth from accidental injuries.
What happens after my orthodontic treatment?
Once your braces are removed, you should wear a retainer to keep your smile aligned. Otherwise, your teeth may relapse to their old, misaligned positions.
Where can I find a skilled dentist for teeth straightening near me?
Are you ready for a straighter, more confident smile? Look no further than Las Cruces Dental Associates, PC. Dial (575) 339-1838 and schedule your orthodontic consultation today! We welcome new and returning patients from several locations in and near Southern New Mexico, including Las Cruces, Mesilla, Doña Ana, Chaparral, Sunland Park, and Socorro, NM.
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Las Cruces Dental Associates, PC
Dr. Mario Samaniego, DDS, is a highly respected dentist with over 30 years of experience. Originally from El Paso, Texas, he pursued his dental education at Loma Linda University and further honed his skills with specialized training in the USAF. In 1984, he founded thriving practices in Las Cruces and Alamogordo, New Mexico. Dr. Samaniego is renowned for his expertise in TMJ treatment, orthodontics, and cosmetic dentistry, and is among a select group practicing Bio Esthetic Dentistry. Recognized as one of America’s top dentists, he is also dedicated to supporting education through scholarships for students.